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Afrata Beach, Chania
See practical info for Afrata in Chania, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The pebble cove of Rodopos
Afrata beach opens onto a small pebble cove on the Rodopos peninsula of Chania, about one kilometre east of the village of the same name and 3.5 kilometres north of Kolymbari. The road from the village winds down through a small gorge full of aromatic plants and ends at the shore.
This corner of Rodopos keeps a wild, unadorned beauty. On the way from Kolymbari stands the historic monastery of Panagia Odigitria (Gonia), while a little north of the beach begins the path to Ellinospilios, a cave with important prehistoric finds, though entering it requires experience and proper equipment. The beach is noted as a favourite stop for people of the area.
It has sunbeds and umbrellas in season, and a small canteen is reported to cover the basics of food and water. Trees give natural shade in places, the shore is made of pebbles and fine gravel, and access is by a narrow but paved road.
- Region
- Chania, Greece
- Beach type
- Pebbles
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 35.5737, 23.77714
- Organized beach
- Sunbeds
About this beach
Afrata is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.
The shoreline at Afrata faces east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.
Afrata has pebbles underfoot.
For amenities, Afrata has an organised beach, sunbeds and natural shade.
Good to know
Does Afrata beach get windy?
Afrata is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.
How do you get to Afrata beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Afrata beach like?
A pebbles beach.
What facilities does Afrata beach have?
It has an organised beach and sunbeds.
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